Intelligent building systems
By: by Albert Ting-pat So, Wai Lok Chan
Contributors: Chan, Wai Lok
Series: The International Series on Asian Studies in Computer and Information Science, 1566-0710 -- 5; Kluwer international series on Asian studies in computer and information science -- 5.
Publisher: Springer US
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Boston, MA
Language: eng
Format: [electronic resource]
Number of pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781461550198
Description: Intelligent building is the future of our building industry; all commercial, residential, industrial and institutional buildings will be designed towards the goal of "intelligent buildings". The most important aspect of an intelligent building is the building systems, such as electrical services, heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems, vertical transportation systems, and life safety systems, which must operate intelligently and efficiently to enhance the activities of the occupants. "Intelligent Building Systems" explains what already exists in a modern intelligent building and describes what is currently being developed by researchers to improve human comfort, working efficiency and energy performance for buildings in the 21st century. "Intelligent Building Systems" is divided into three parts. The first part gives a quick review of the structure, terminology, layout and operating principles of most standard modern building systems. The second part introduces the background material necessary to understand intelligent building systems, including information on electronics technology, fundamental mathematics, and techniques in artificial intelligence and signal processing. These first two parts are the foundation for the final part, which consists of research works carried out by the authors and other researchers in the application of artificial intelligence to building systems. The technologies presented will encourage readers to envision new and innovative ideas on possible future applications. "Intelligent Building Systems" is relevant to practitioners and researchers in the area of architectural science and engineering, electrical and mechanical services and intelligent buildings. It may also be used as a text for advanced courses on the topic.